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Ontario Works Payment Dates 2026

Ontario Works pays once a month, near the end of the month, for the month ahead. Here is every 2026 payment date.

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2026 Ontario Works Payment Dates

Ontario Works is paid on the last business day of each month, for the month ahead. If that day is a weekend or holiday, it moves to the business day before. December is issued early, ahead of the holidays.
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January

January 30, 2026

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February

February 27, 2026

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March

March 31, 2026

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April

April 30, 2026

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May

May 29, 2026

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June

June 30, 2026

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July

July 31, 2026

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August

August 31, 2026

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September

September 29, 2026

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October

October 30, 2026

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November

November 30, 2026

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December

Early December 2026 (date set by Ontario)

Some banks post the deposit early. Check your own payment status in MyBenefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

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On the last business day of each month, for the month ahead — the same schedule as ODSP. September 2026 pays on the 29th, and December is paid early.
Some banks post Ontario Works deposits before the scheduled date, so your money can arrive a day or more ahead of the date listed here.
Reported income, a change in rent or household, or an overpayment being recovered can all change your amount. MyBenefits or your caseworker can show the breakdown.
Yes. AppleTree Cash accepts Ontario Works income. Your exact repayment date and total cost are shown in your loan agreement before you sign, and you have 2 business days to cancel with no penalty. See Ontario Works loans.

Short Before Your Ontario Works Payment?

AppleTree Cash accepts Ontario Works income. Your exact repayment date and total cost are shown in your loan agreement before you sign, and you have 2 business days to cancel with no penalty.
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